There's nothing quite like fall in New England, when the leaves turn gold and the hilly landscape becomes a fiery blaze of autumnal color. I enjoyed a hike along the Appalachian Trail with some friends this weekend, and felt so inspired by the magnificent beauty of the season. Several months ago, in the heat of summer, I designed a living room inspired by A Day at The Beach. My how things have changed since then! This week I'm creating a room inspired by this gorgeous photo by my sister Lisa. It really captures the magical air of a New England fall - the bright and joyful array of colors combined with a hint of melancholy - a reminder of the winter to come. I love the natural, golden color palette, and I'm obsessed with that rich patch of deep green on the left! Let's see how we can use these colors to design a room:

I pulled some of my favorite colors from the scene to get started. I picked up a little grey from the gravel road to keep things from becoming overwhelmingly colorful. The grey sofa is a great neutral base, and a good starting point for this room. Then I pulled in some yellow and golds with curtains and accessories to bring layers of color to the space. A moss green accent chair adds a pop of color while keeping things earthy and grounded. I love the rich tones in this stump table, made with reclaimed wood from China. Lastly, a delicate paper lantern adds a soothing diffuse glow. See below for sources: